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Pair of Sword-Grip Ornaments (Menuki)

The Metropolitan Museum of Art

Pair of Sword-Grip Ornaments (Menuki) by artist. Two small, black and gold metal figurines of samurai warriors. The figurine on top wears a helmet with a large, curved fin. The figurine on the bottom wears a samurai armor with a helmet on its back and a fin on its shoulder. Both figurines hold a sword in their right hand. The swords have curved blades and long handles. The figurines have a shiny, metallic appearance, with detailed designs on their armor and swords. The background is gray.

Artwork Details

Date
19th century
Medium
Copper-gold alloy (shakudō), gold, silver, copper
Culture
Japanese
Dimensions
600 × 480 px
Public Domain
Yes
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